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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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